Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1

Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1 may interact with the following medications, including

• Antacids (indigestion remedies) such as aluminium hydroxide, when taken with this medicine, can reduce the effect of the medicine.
• Iron preparations like ferrous sulfate, when taken with this medicine, can reduce the efficacy of this medicine. 
• Oral zinc or bismuth should not be taken at the same time of day as this medicine as they can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
• Antiepileptic medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin and barbiturates, when taken with this medicine, can decrease the effect of this medicine. 
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin or coumarins can have increased effects when taken with this medicine.
• Oral contraceptives such as ethinylestradiol can have reduced effectiveness when taken with this medicine.
• Antibiotics such as penicillin can have reduced effects when taken with this medication.
• Immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin can have increased blood levels when taken with this medicine.

Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1 can interact with conditions/diseases, including

• Kidney issues: Although doxycycline is less nephrotoxic than some antibiotics, in patients with severe kidney impairment, it can accumulate and worsen kidney function.
• Liver problems: This medicine is metabolised by the liver, so it may aggravate existing liver issues, especially with prolonged use.
• Myasthenia gravis: This medicine can interfere with neuromuscular transmission, potentially worsening muscle weakness in this condition.
• Systemic lupus erythematosus: This medicine may trigger or worsen lupus symptoms, as it can cause drug-induced lupus in rare cases.
• Porphyria (a rare disease of blood pigments): This medicine can precipitate or worsen attacks in patients with porphyria by interfering with heme synthesis.
• Diarrhoea: This medicine can disrupt normal gut flora, increasing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea or worsening existing diarrhoea.

Your doctor will decide on the recommended dose of Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1 for your condition.

The possibility of an overdose of Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1 is very low as a healthcare professional administers it. 
 

If you miss a scheduled dose of Doxyguard 100 MG Injection 1, take it as soon as you remember. However, avoid repeating the dose. Consult your doctor for more advice.